Health Care Support Worker School Nursing

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Dreenhill; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Dreenhill, UK, seeks a part-time Health Care Support Worker to support school health initiatives. This role involves working with children aged 5-18, promoting their physical and emotional well-being. Ideal candidates should have experience in health care and the ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable. Applications are encouraged from all backgrounds, and training in Welsh language is available.

Qualifications

• Experience in health care settings is preferred.
• Ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support physical, emotional, and social health of children.
• Promote public health in school settings.

Job description

About Our Values

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

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If you are a registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don't hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected].

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Job Opportunity

Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Health Care Support Worker (HCSW), part time 30 hours per week to join our School Nursing Team in Pembrokeshire, working term time only. The post is in Haverfordwest and surrounding area.

Role Context

This is an exciting time to be involved in School Nursing as we are implementing the new refreshed 2017 Welsh Government's 'A Framework for a School Nursing Service in Wales'. School Nurses are central to a range of services that promote public health and support the physical, emotional and social health of children and young people aged between 5 to 18 years and contribute to a healthy school culture.

Language Requirement

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interview Date

Interviews will be held on 16/12/2025. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

About Our Services

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our Services Are Provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services, Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.